Routledge - Recording the Classical Guitar Book

Explore the history of classical guitar recording with this detailed study from Routledge. This book tracks the evolution of recording practices from the early twentieth century through the acoustic era to the arrival of the CD. It examines the lives and careers of the most influential guitarists who shaped the instrument's history through their recorded works. Readers will learn how recorded repertoire programs helped define the identity of the classical guitar. The text looks at how musical aesthetics and national allegiances influenced the way the instrument was presented to the world. By studying the changing approaches to recording technology, you can better understand how these technical shifts conditioned the way guitarists perform and present their music to global audiences.